As far as I am concerned there are only 2 good things about snow.
1. It brings moisture. (We need the moisture)
2. It makes great Ice Cream.
Poverty Knob Snow Ice Cream
3/4 Cup Sugar
1 Egg
1 Cup Fresh Goat Milk (You can use store bought milk, but it just isn't as good)
1 Tablespoon Vanilla extract
a pinch of salt
Fresh "Clean" Snow
Mix together all ingredients except the snow. Once mixed start mixing in snow until you get the consistency you want.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Random Animal pics.
People are always asking me for pics of our animals and place so I decided to post some random pics here.
Several of the girls getting a drink.
Bella. Head of ranch security.
Some of the Draft Horses & Donkeys.
The big water tank in the foreground is going to be a raised bed planter, but I have to get it out of the horse pen first!
Yes that is a goat walking the ridge of the roof! She was entertaining, but impossible to keep in a pen!
Brownie & Spook cutting hay with a #9 IH mower
My view from the mower seat.
Several of the girls getting a drink.
This is Pup. She is ranch security in training.
Bella. Head of ranch security.
Some of the Draft Horses & Donkeys.
The big water tank in the foreground is going to be a raised bed planter, but I have to get it out of the horse pen first!
Yes that is a goat walking the ridge of the roof! She was entertaining, but impossible to keep in a pen!
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Poverty Knob Cornbread
I am a big Pinto Bean and Cornbread fan! I found a new corn bread recipe that I had to try. This recipe makes a moist, almost cake-like, cornbread. Next time I think that I will add some shredded cheese to it!!!!!
1 (8 oz) box Jiffy Cornbread mix
2 eggs
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup mayonnaise
Preheat oven to 350. Stir all ingredients together and place in an 8 x 8 baking dish. Bake at 350 for 30 - 35 minutes.
1 (8 oz) box Jiffy Cornbread mix
2 eggs
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup mayonnaise
Preheat oven to 350. Stir all ingredients together and place in an 8 x 8 baking dish. Bake at 350 for 30 - 35 minutes.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
January "Blagh"
Every year about this time I ask myself "Why do we live here, instead of somewhere further SOUTH?"
You would think that after a lifetime of busting ice, cursing snow, hauling hay, caring for livestock ( Goats, Horses, Cattle, Pigs etc. ) and fighting frost bite, I would have settled down in someplace with warm winters.
Didn't happen.
January is my blagh month. We only have one auction (household consignment) and it is cold outside.
I have been playing with some new soap scents and new recipes so I have stayed busy. We are testing a Salt Soap this month and trying to decide if we are going to add it to our line or not. Right now the jury is undecided. Some testers like it, some say it is OK, some are using it for a drawer freshener. (Attn: Drawer freshener crowd. I need you to use the soap and give me feedback. Please.)
I am also working on a new shaving soap recipe. I have been using our Goat Milk & Honey or our Beer soap to shave with but I wanted to make a better shaving soap. I will keep you posted on my progress.
You would think that after a lifetime of busting ice, cursing snow, hauling hay, caring for livestock ( Goats, Horses, Cattle, Pigs etc. ) and fighting frost bite, I would have settled down in someplace with warm winters.
Didn't happen.
January is my blagh month. We only have one auction (household consignment) and it is cold outside.
I have been playing with some new soap scents and new recipes so I have stayed busy. We are testing a Salt Soap this month and trying to decide if we are going to add it to our line or not. Right now the jury is undecided. Some testers like it, some say it is OK, some are using it for a drawer freshener. (Attn: Drawer freshener crowd. I need you to use the soap and give me feedback. Please.)
I am also working on a new shaving soap recipe. I have been using our Goat Milk & Honey or our Beer soap to shave with but I wanted to make a better shaving soap. I will keep you posted on my progress.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Kidding season has started!
Our first 2011 babies were born yesterday evening. ( 2/4/2011) April is the proud momma of twins. (one boy and one girl) Both are doing well and learning how to handle their long legs!
Our newest baby was born on Nov. 27. Last year we only bred 1 Doe to our new buck. We have been looking forward to this crop of kids to see what Eggbert would produce.
The little fellow is into everything and very active. More babies should be here in late December.Thursday, July 22, 2010
Stuffed Bell Peppers
Another hobby of mine is cooking.
I have never been real excited about Stuffed Bell Peppers. You know the ones, Peppers crammed full of hamburger and rice then smothered with tomatoe sauce. Edible but not very exciting. Well I tried a new recipe the other night and I think it is a keeper.
6 Bell Peppers (cut in half length wise)
2 1/2 cups rice
2 pounds ground meat
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, diced
1 14 oz can diced tomatoes with juice
1 10 oz can of Rotel tomatoes and green chilies
16 oz grated cheese (I used fresh Chevre but you can use whatever you like.)
Salt & Pepper
Preheat oven to 400.
Cut & clean Peppers then wilt them in boiling water for about 5 minutes.
Cook the rice according to package directions.
In a medium skillet brown the meat, onion and garlic.
In a medium saucepan bring the Tomatoes and Rotel to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes.
Combine Meat, Tomatoes, Rice add salt & Pepper to taste and mix well.
In a 9 X 13 baking dish place peppers skin side down and fill them with the meat mixture. Cover with aluminum foil and bake far approx. 15 minutes. Remove the foil and sprinkle cheese on top. Return to oven Uncovered for about 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
Maybe I was just really hungry but I thought they were terrific!
I have never been real excited about Stuffed Bell Peppers. You know the ones, Peppers crammed full of hamburger and rice then smothered with tomatoe sauce. Edible but not very exciting. Well I tried a new recipe the other night and I think it is a keeper.
6 Bell Peppers (cut in half length wise)
2 1/2 cups rice
2 pounds ground meat
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, diced
1 14 oz can diced tomatoes with juice
1 10 oz can of Rotel tomatoes and green chilies
16 oz grated cheese (I used fresh Chevre but you can use whatever you like.)
Salt & Pepper
Preheat oven to 400.
Cut & clean Peppers then wilt them in boiling water for about 5 minutes.
Cook the rice according to package directions.
In a medium skillet brown the meat, onion and garlic.
In a medium saucepan bring the Tomatoes and Rotel to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes.
Combine Meat, Tomatoes, Rice add salt & Pepper to taste and mix well.
In a 9 X 13 baking dish place peppers skin side down and fill them with the meat mixture. Cover with aluminum foil and bake far approx. 15 minutes. Remove the foil and sprinkle cheese on top. Return to oven Uncovered for about 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
Maybe I was just really hungry but I thought they were terrific!
Goats Milk Soap
I haven't been on here for a while but I am back.
Spring turned into summer and things have been hectic. We finally got our Oat hay cut and baled (for the goats)and I planted some black eyed peas (cow peas)to cut for hay. If I can get some rain!
The Soap Business is up and running and we are making and selling Goats Milk Soap!
People seem really facinated when they find out that we milk goats, so I have decided to answer the most asked questions here.
Yes we milk them by hand.
Yes, everyday twice a day.
Yes we milk when it is cold or hot or windy or raining or any combination of those!
No we don't milk the Billy goats, Just the Does! (yes I have been asked that)
We mainly milk Nubians and Nubian/Boer crosses (but I'm not hung up on any one breed)
No, it is not Goat Soap. It is Goats Milk Soap!
Yes we drink the milk.
Yes it does lather.
And my all time favorite,
No the soap won't make you smell like a goat, it will keep you from smelling like a goat!
Our Goats milk Soap is "NOT" melt and pour! We make each batch from natural fats, oils and goats milk. We are very proud of the product that we make. If you have any questions please let me know.
Right now we have about 19 scents that we make.
Spring turned into summer and things have been hectic. We finally got our Oat hay cut and baled (for the goats)and I planted some black eyed peas (cow peas)to cut for hay. If I can get some rain!
The Soap Business is up and running and we are making and selling Goats Milk Soap!
People seem really facinated when they find out that we milk goats, so I have decided to answer the most asked questions here.
Yes we milk them by hand.
Yes, everyday twice a day.
Yes we milk when it is cold or hot or windy or raining or any combination of those!
No we don't milk the Billy goats, Just the Does! (yes I have been asked that)
We mainly milk Nubians and Nubian/Boer crosses (but I'm not hung up on any one breed)
No, it is not Goat Soap. It is Goats Milk Soap!
Yes we drink the milk.
Yes it does lather.
And my all time favorite,
No the soap won't make you smell like a goat, it will keep you from smelling like a goat!
Our Goats milk Soap is "NOT" melt and pour! We make each batch from natural fats, oils and goats milk. We are very proud of the product that we make. If you have any questions please let me know.
Right now we have about 19 scents that we make.
Monkey Farts, (Smells like bananas and kiwi to me)
Lemon Verbena, (Very Lemony )
Sex on the Beach, (Like the drink)
Madagascar Spice, (cloves)
Cucumber Melon,
Lilac,
Inspiration, (heavy scent)
Honeysuckle,
Oatmeal Cookie, (Yep. Thats what it smells like.)
Patchouli,
Goat Milk & Honey,
Lemon Verbena, (Very Lemony )
Sex on the Beach, (Like the drink)
Madagascar Spice, (cloves)
Cucumber Melon,
Lilac,
Inspiration, (heavy scent)
Honeysuckle,
Oatmeal Cookie, (Yep. Thats what it smells like.)
Patchouli,
Goat Milk & Honey,
Daydream, (I can't explain it, but it smells wonderfull to me.)
Dragons Blood,
Oatmeal & Honey,
Beer, (Yes it is made with beer)
Peppermint,
Dragons Blood,
Oatmeal & Honey,
Beer, (Yes it is made with beer)
Peppermint,
Vanilla Sandlewood,
Coffee, great for removing odors from your hands or laundry.
and
Un-scented.
The bars ar approx. 4.5 oz
Prices:
$5.00 per bar or 5 bars for $20 plus shipping.
Coffee, great for removing odors from your hands or laundry.
and
Un-scented.
The bars ar approx. 4.5 oz
Prices:
$5.00 per bar or 5 bars for $20 plus shipping.
We also have a few Shaving Sets for sale. Set includes a Shaving Mug, Brush and Shaving Soap.
Cost: $30.00 plus shipping.
If you are interested in purchasing soap shoot me an email at nicholsauction@hotmail.com
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